College Football

My Town
Vince Dooley’s Athens, Georgia
The legendary University of Georgia football coach and his wife, Barbara, share their recommendations for a perfect day in the Classic City

Arts & Culture
New Show Spotlights Food and Football in the South
John T. Edge and Wright Thompson explore the modern intersection of the sport and Southern cuisine

College Football Traditions
“Sailgating” on the Tennessee River
Tie up your boat with the University of Tennessee’s Vol Navy, where everyone’s welcome and the party lasts all season long

SOUTHERN STYLE
The Art of the Pregame
Put on the best spread at the stadium with these football-season essentials

College Football Traditions
Meet Mike the Tiger
A Louisiana State University veterinarian on what it takes to care for a mascot that’s also an endangered apex predator

College Football Traditions
Touchdowns and Toilet Paper
Why the long-running… er, -rolling… Auburn University tradition is taking a break again this year

My Town
Coach Phillip Fulmer’s Knoxville, Tennessee
The Volunteers’ former coach and current athletic director on the must-visit spots in a city he’s called home for decades

College Football Traditions
Go Between the Hedges
The University of Georgia’s iconic shrubs are still standing after nearly ninety years

College Football Traditions
The South’s Happiest Burial Ground
The story behind Florida State University’s Sod Cemetery

Food & Drink
G&G’s Top Game-Day Recipes
Build a championship-worthy spread with these food and drink ideas for the tailgate or watching at home. No matter which team comes out on top, you’ll emerge a winner

Food & Drink
Hugh Acheson’s Guide to Football Food
The Athens, Georgia, chef on setting out a winning spread

Arts & Culture
Who They’re Cheering For
A sampling of Southerners’ predictions for the national championship game

Arts & Culture
Why You Should Pull for Alabama
Dynasties don’t last forever, so let’s roll with the Tide while we can

Arts & Culture
Why You Should Pull for Georgia
These Dawgs are hungry, fresh, and fun to watch. How ’bout them?

Drinks
Where to Find a Good Cocktail in Every SEC Town
Looking for a polished pre-game drink? Check out these college-town bars

End of the Line
Fightin’ Words
Making a fuss about Faulkner and college football

Travel
Six Great New College-Town Hotels
Elevate your game-day weekend at these stylish Southern spots

Ask G&G
Love Thy Neighbor
Thoughts on rivalry football couples, dove-hunting duds, and classic Southern beach reads

Gardens
Between the Hedges with Vince Dooley
Hall of Fame football coach, athletic director… master gardener? How the University of Georgia legend found a second love on the turf around Athens

Books
‘Saban’ A Tidal Force
Going long on college football’s top power player